A relationship spanning close to a quarter of a century, and over a couple of decades, is one that I’d call “long-term”--as would most people.

A bit surprised at its ending, with no problems, and no signs indicating a possibility of such.

A move a couple of years ago turned the relationship into a long distance one as well--hours and hundreds of miles away, is a big difference from just a few minutes and miles away.

Being that we haven’t been together in over a year, and future prospects were up in the air, I can understand the desire and need for more--wanting to move on. Still, given that recent conversations were normal, it was a surprise.

Being shocked by the extent of it--terminating the friendship, severing all ties, telling me I was now “blocked.”

Being texted with it all was the final blow.

Concern when this all came about a couple of weeks ago, my emotions have been mixed.

Something similar happened to me a few months back. No real explanation given to me... Blocked. Had to go to the guys place to talk it out, give it some closure at least. He was at least courteous enough to let me in and have a talk, two times.

A thank you to all of you and the interest to have you read this--with a special thank you to those responding!

In addition to whatever else, without doubt, there is a bit of irony here.

A brief explanation came with the card I received from him yesterday. Apologizing, saying he had to "move on"--it also mentioned the return of some things and a package was on its way to me.

The photo shown in the image below was one of the items in the package. The package came about an hour ago--ironically, yet somehow fitting with it all--the gift arriving today...today being my birthday.